Description
Festive holiday magic shines through this sweet cranberry brussels sprouts dish, blending tart and caramelized flavors. Crispy roasted sprouts dance with juicy cranberries, creating a delightful side that will enchant guests at any seasonal gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 strips bacon
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sugar
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F, preparing for roasting the Brussels sprouts.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even coating.
- Spread seasoned Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer for uniform roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, gently stirring midway to promote even caramelization.
- While sprouts roast, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain and cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet with residual bacon fat, sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent and slightly softened.
- Add vinegar, cranberries, and sugar to the onions, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer the cranberry-onion mixture for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving dish and fold in the cranberry-onion mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top for a crunchy, savory finish.
- Serve immediately while warm and flavors are most vibrant.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cinnamon and pepper to personal taste preferences.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or tempeh to create vegetarian and lighter versions of the dish.
- Ensure Brussels sprouts are evenly coated with oil to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent burning during roasting.
- Choose fresh, firm Brussels sprouts with bright green color for the best texture and flavor in this sweet and savory side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 303 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg